National Scout Jamboree

Summit Bechtel Reserve

West Virginia

July 19 - 28, 2023

Updated to reflect the final contingent fee of $2200 on Monday, February 27, 2023.

When the first National Scout Jamboree was held in Washington, DC in 1937, Dan Beard lit the opening campfire using flint and steel.  Scouts from all 48 states brought the wood that was used in the campfire.  Since that time, an additional 18 National Jamborees have been held and you have an opportunity to join the 19th National Scout Jamboree at the Boy Scouts of America’s world-class facility, the Summit Bechtal Reserve in West Virginia from July 19 through 28, 2023. 

National Scout Jamborees are one of Scouting's pinnacle events.  Jamborees are an opportunity for more than 30,000 Scouts, Venturers, and Scouters, to come together for fellowship, high adventure, and exciting once-in-a-lifetime programs.  Palmetto Council is planning to host one Scout troop for this Jamboree of 36 youth and 4 adults.  Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!

Activities Include:

• World-class zip lines
• The third largest shooting sports venue in the world
• Large arena shows
• 2nd largest Skate park in US
• Kayaking & Whitewater rafting
• Rock climbing and rappelling
• Mountain bikes, BMX, & ATVs

Scout Participant Qualifications

• MUST have a current BSA membership with a Scouts BSA troop at time of Jamboree
• MUST be at least a First Class Scout by the first day of the Jamboree (July 19, 2023)
• MUST be at least 12 years of age by the first day of the Jamboree (July 19, 2023) and has not reached their 18th birthday by the last day of the Jamboree (July 28, 2023)
• Be approved by their unit leader and local council
• Available to participate in pre-Jamboree training experiences with council contingent
• Complete a BSA Health & Medical record

Adult Leadership Team:

• Scoutmaster Mike Matzinger
• Assistant Scoutmaster Scott Meyers
• Assistant Scoutmaster Michael Walser
• Staff Adviser Bud Harrelson

Contingent Fee: $2200. Updated on Monday, Feb 27, 2022.

Contingent package includes:

• Team building weekend and shakedown weekend events (includes meals and program supplies)
• National Jamboree fee
• Transportation to and from Greensboro, NC and Summit Bechtel Reserve (Jamboree location)
• Snacks for the bus ride to and from the Jamboree site (4-hour trip)
• Old North State Council Jamboree Swag Bag (2 t-shirts, 2 Jamboree unit number patches, 2 council commemorative patch sets, Jamboree hat)
• All Troop gear such as cots, tents, stoves, troop pots/pans, tables, etc. will be provided by the Old North State Council or the Summit
• Participants are responsible for their uniforms (one complete field/class A uniforms), personal gear (e.g. mess kit and sleeping bag), and spending money
   

Payment Schedule:

• $350.00 - At time of registration
• $700 total amount due on June 30, 2022 at 11:59 pm
• $1050 total amount due on August 31, 2022 at 11:59 pm
• $1400 total amount due on October 31, 2022 at 11:59 pm
• $ 1700.00 total amount due on December 31, 2022 at 11:59 pm
• $2200 total amount due on March 31, 2023 at 11:59 pm Updated Monday, Feb 27, 2022.

Adult participation:

• Adult leaders interested in attending the jamboree should consider applying for a staff position. 
• For more information about the National Jamboree Staff, visit https://jamboree.scouting.org/. 

Direct Questions to:

• Jamboree Scoutmaster Mike Matzinger at onscnatjamboree23@yahoo.com.
• Jamboree Staff Advisor Bud Harrelson at bud.harrelson@scouting.org.